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063.EI.26E – Market Adviser, Tech Startups - London

Enterprise Ireland -
London

Job details

£58,874 - £67,737 a year

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Sector: Technology and Services
Business Unit: Global Markets
Reporting to: UK Manager – Technology and Services
Salary: £58,874 (Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the

relevant scale)
Location: London
Duration: This post is being offered on the basis of a 3-year local assignment
Job Reference: 063.EI.26E
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the location.

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government’s trade and innovation development agency. We work
with entrepreneurial Irish businesses of all sizes to grow and scale in international markets.

Our purpose is to secure the future of communities across Ireland through the sustainable
development and growth of the Irish businesses we work with. A global organisation with 40
overseas offices working collaboratively, in the UK Enterprise Ireland has a team of 32 people
across two offices in London and Manchester. Specialists with deep market expertise work with
our clients and collaborate with colleagues in Ireland and around the world to support Enterprise
Ireland’s client companies’ export growth and expansion.

To learn more about Enterprise Ireland (EI) please visit our website at www.enterprise-
ireland.com, check our socials or write to us.

The Role:

Enterprise Ireland’s UK team is developing and delivering an initiative to help high-potential Irish
Tech & Services companies, that may have already been successful in Ireland and other markets,
to enter and scale in the UK in a more systematic, less fragmented way, reducing friction, avoiding
“start–pause–restart” cycles, and connecting companies to the right buyers, partners, and routes
to market.

An opportunity has arisen for a Market Advisor to join the team in our London office and play a
key role in this initiative. The role will, over time, develop a portfolio of client companies
progressing through this particular journey, while initially focusing on execution, analysis and
delivery support to help shape, test and embed the approach in the UK team, UK strategy and
our ecosystem.

The Market Advisor will work closely with the UK Manager – Technology & Services, Enterprise
Ireland sector colleagues, and a wide network of third parties across London and the wider UK,
including accelerators, scale-up organisations and ecosystem partners to create meaningful
opportunities and practical supports for Enterprise Ireland client companies.

This role will involve regular travel across the UK and to Ireland, as required.

Key Deliverables:

Impact

Support the delivery of the initiative by helping to develop a repeatable, practical approach that

accelerates high-potential Tech & Services companies from “start” to “scale” in the UK.

Help identify and prioritise companies with strong signals of UK scaling readiness (e.g., product–

market fit, scalable model, repeatable revenue, leadership capability, resourcing) and support
their progression through the journey as the portfolio grows. Build and leverage a network of
channel partners, industry influencers and ecosystem partners to create competitive advantage
for our clients.

Broker introductions to relevant buyers, partners, and routes-to-market stakeholders where

appropriate, aligning opportunities to client readiness and strategic fit.

Contribute to developing interventions that address common scaling barriers (e.g., buyer access

and network access, leadership/talent considerations, scaling operations), working collaboratively
with colleagues and partners

Ecosystem and Third-Party Engagement

Build and maintain productive relationships with third-party organisations across London and the

wider UK, such as accelerators, scale-up programmes, innovation hubs, and other ecosystem
stakeholders, to expand pathways, connections and practical supports for EI client companies.

Convene and deliver ecosystem activity (e.g., roundtables, clinics, curated networking, partner

sessions) that increases access to relevant networks, insight and opportunity for participating
companies.

Represent and promote the strategy externally when appropriate, ensuring communications are

professional, consistent, and aligned with Enterprise Ireland’s objectives (with representation
scope agreed through the line manager).

Communication and Knowledge Management

Proactively identify and share market and ecosystem insights, including emerging opportunities

and risks relevant to Tech & Services companies scaling in the UK with Enterprise Ireland
colleagues and clients.

Maintain accurate and timely updates in Enterprise Ireland systems (including CRM) to support

effective portfolio management, knowledge sharing and internal reporting.

Work collaboratively across the UK team, Enterprise Ireland’s overseas network and HQ

colleagues to ensure joined-up, high-quality support for clients.

Professionalism

Uphold the highest standards of ethics, discretion, and diplomacy. Take an uncompromising

approach to professionalism befitting a highly regarded government agency.

Functional Competencies

Proven experience in a relevant role supporting business growth (e.g., market advisory, business

development, partnerships, programme delivery, ecosystem/accelerator roles, or commercial
strategy), ideally with exposure to Tech and/or Services scaling challenges is essential.

Strong analytical and execution capability: able to gather information from multiple sources

(clients, partners, internal stakeholders), synthesise patterns, identify friction points, and translate
findings into practical actions and deliverable supports is essential

Strong understanding of how companies scale in-market, including common barriers in market

entry and growth (networks, routes to market, operating model readiness, and leadership/talent
considerations) is essential

Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across client companies and third-

party organisations, and to convene groups to create practical outcomes (introductions, learning,
partnerships, momentum) is essential

Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, convene and

represent Enterprise Ireland appropriately in external settings (including events and partner
engagements).

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams (client needs,

ecosystem activity, internal coordination) while maintaining high-quality delivery and reporting.

Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the UK and to Ireland, as required.

A degree or equivalent qualification is desirable; significant, relevant experience will also be

considered.

Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies:

Results Focused
The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and
organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the
appropriate timescales.

Innovation and Risk-Taking
Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while always being
on the lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies
within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations.

Problem Solving and Decision-Making
The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people, and costs to deliver
sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound
decisions.

Client Focused
The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and
maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance client objectives and
Enterprise Ireland strategy.

Communicating with Impact to Influence Others
Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince, and influence their own staff and others,
both internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular
course of action.

Teamworking
Co-operates with colleagues, shares information, and respects the opinions and values of staff
members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises
how these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation, and the client.

Embracing & Leading Change
Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of
responsibility and for external and internal clients.

Acting / Leading with Integrity
Lives the Enterprise Ireland purpose and values, acting genuinely and with integrity, in a manner
that builds trust and engages and motivates others, placing the genuine needs of the client, the
organisation, and staff ahead of personal agendas.

Networking
Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks
for the purpose of sharing information.

Developing Yourself & Others
Creates an environment that enables others to excel in terms of job performance.

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Salary:

£58,874 - £67,737

Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale and the rate of
remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to
satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government policy.

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Application and Selection Process:

The selection process may include short-listing of candidates. The selection criteria will be based
on the essential requirements of the position. It is therefore important that you provide a detailed
and accurate account of where you believe your skills and experience meet the essential
requirements. This must be presented in the mandatory application form (maximum 2 pages –
template attached) accompanying your CV.

A COMPLETE application includes:

1. A completed mandatory application form (all questions answered)
2. A copy of your CV

Failure to submit the mandatory application form and CV may result in your application not being
considered.

To apply for the position, send a detailed CV and mandatory application form quoting the relevant
job number 063.EI.26E to [email protected] to be received on or before
Monday 8th June 2026.

N.B. All correspondence will be acknowledged in writing by the Talent Acquisition
Department within 3 working days. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgement
within 3 working days should contact [email protected]

ISSUED BY THE HR DEPARTMENT, ENTERPRISE IRELAND ON MONDAY 25th MAY 2026.

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